Stylish Converted Firehouse in Chicago

Ring the alarm! This converted firehouse in Chicago is one hot property. The owner, an interior designer, oversaw the renovation of the 1936 building from start to finish, and has now listed it for $1.38 million.

With their high ceilings—to house firetrucks and poles—and concrete and brick construction, firehouses could inspire more architects to design homes out of these structures. Need proof of how gorgeous these conversions can be? Check out this 3,800-square-foot, single-family home in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood.

The former firehouse, on the market for $1.38 million, has four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and comes with three covered parking spots (a blessing during winter, when parking is tight). Its only owner, who saw the renovation of this 1936 firehouse from start to finish, is also an interior designer who’s now ready to move onto another project. Thus, the firehouse is looking for a new chief.

Adding concrete flooring with radiant heat and triple-pane windows helped bring the structure into modern times. The front swing doors were painted a shiny shade of red, serving as a grand entrance to the foyer, which was the former hose room. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with a firehouse-red Wolf range, white quartz countertops, a butler’s pantry, and stainless-steel cabinets. The ceilings are 10.5 feet, and all the bedrooms are on the second level.

With an eye on entertaining, the owner added movable walls (without destroying floors) and hopes the next owner will invest in furniture on wheels to further flex the living space.

What kind of buyer should sound the siren? A history buff would be attracted to the notion of waking up in a piece of Chicago’s history every morning. However, it’s the conversion’s unique design—with an eye on luxury—that warms up the place and keeps it from feeling cold and modern.

City dwellers can really feel at home here because Lincoln Square—9 miles north of the Loop in downtown Chicago—is the type of neighborhood that’s pedestrian-friendly and attracts trendy restaurants and boutiques.

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